Real Chai is almost impossible to find here in the U.S. If you don’t believe us take someone from India to any upscale coffee chain and order a Chai. We apologize in advance if you actually do this because they will not be happy. Real chai should use a strong black tea and real, fresh spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and peppercorns. It should never, ever use any type of “natural flavorings” or any other shortcuts you would find in those premade boxes. Using the real stuff gives you a drink that is as delicious as you can find anywhere in India. And by everywhere I mean every single train station, bus station, café, street corner, and household. Once you taste a real chai you will understand why.

One of the keys to a good Masala Chai is to have a strong tea base. That is why we chose a small cut leaf from the Doomni Farm in the Baksa District of Assam, India. This particular Assam is grown along the Brahmaputra River and has a pronounced, rich, malty body with notes of tobacco and caraway seeds. We then add whole Indian cardamom seeds, Sri Lankan cloves, Vietnamese peppercorn, Sri Lankan cinnamon, and Chinese ginger.

Tasting Note⊕

An exotic, spiced tea from the Himalayas of Northern India. Aromatic and warming, natives of India often tell us that this authentic chai reminds them of home. Bold, spicy, and complex with an underlying sweetness that makes you feel like you are drinking comfort from a cup. Serve with milk and cane sugar for a rich treat.

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Customer Reviews

Not a fan of Marsal Chai usually because usually overpowering, not smooth. Ordered this tea as a change from the Golden Monkey or Coconut Pouchon I have in the morning. It is smooth, complex and delicious. Drink it with unsweetened almond milk. Everything I get from Golden Moon is delicious. Get all my tea from them and give the tea as gifts. Have made lots of fans.

2016-12-04 12:51:06 UTC

Liberty Garcia said:
Pleasing

I usually drink chai when eating at Indian and Middle Eastern restaurants. On the occasion that I brew my own chai at home, the spices used in this blend are very tasty. I prefer to mix one of my plain black teas with this chai tea so that it tastes stronger against my milk and sugar.

2016-11-27 13:52:56 UTC

Yvonne Reeves said:
Great tea!

After drinking Golden Moon teas, I will never be able to purchase in-store tea. Golden Moon is the best place to buy tea - excellent quality, good service, speedy delivery. Masala Chai is the best Chai I have ever had the pleasure of drinking. Great flavor.

2016-11-26 23:06:09 UTC

Aurora said:
Ah-mazing

So, I've tried A LOT of loose leaf Chai cause I hate the pre- sweetened liquid box stuff. This is the best darn loose leaf Chai I've had the pleasure of making. I don't think I can ever buy Chai from another place. I'm a fanatic of the Vanilla Jasmine and this is right next to it.

This is an excellent chai! Very fresh with good quality spices and excellent black tea. Will definitely order it again and recommend to others.

2016-11-17 23:46:10 UTC

JF said:
Masala Chai tea

The tea is great quality and the company service was top notch.

2016-11-14 20:22:18 UTC

maria said:
tasty!

love the organic mission, packaging-free, fast delivery, delicious

2016-11-13 21:19:49 UTC

Renate Tracy said:
Love my afternoon tea!!!

Great true tasting teas, all selected with care.

2016-11-07 15:49:40 UTC

Richard C. said:
Excellent product, quick delivery

Excellent product, good price, and very quick delivery. I have bought their products several times and will continue doing so. Thank you.

2016-11-07 02:08:47 UTC

Michele Jankowski said:
Love it

Very nice! I will def order this on a regular basis. Perfect tea to enjoy on a fall afternoon with a good book.

2016-10-12 20:57:16 UTC

Barbara Hegenbart said:
Great comfort

Wonderful tea with the right mix of wake-me-up and calm-me-down. Especially now that the colder season is approaching the warming spices with their rich and subtle flavors are something to look forward to each morning.

2016-09-09 19:58:11 UTC

Michelle LaFontaine said:
Outstanding

This is a perfect cup of tea. The spice notes are gorgeous and the tea itself really shines.
I literally look forward to getting out of bed so that I can enjoy a cup.

2016-08-18 13:36:07 UTC

Eric said:
Great Tea at a Great Price

Very much enjoy the tea. Best i've had.

2016-08-15 23:35:07 UTC

Marla Bradley said:
My favorite Chai

I have Chai tea with milk every morning. This is by far the best. Wonderful aroma and flavor.

2016-07-21 16:29:07 UTC

Dawn Nelson said:
Love this tea!

Golden Moon is the best quality freshest tea I've tried. I also appreciate the company's values. Occasionally I buy local to be a good community member but I end up disappointed in taste & quality.

My favorite tea right now is a combo of Madagascar vanilla and Masala chai. Yum. Puts a smile on my face every time.

2016-04-13 15:36:02 UTC

Paulan Daily said:
Love the spice

Smooth and spicy

2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC

Amanda said:
Best masala chai I've had

All I need to say is that when I tasted this, I said out loud, "This is amazing!"

2015-11-01 00:00:00 UTC

Ian said:
The competition won't beat this one!

This is the best chai I can remember, and I've tried quite a few. It's a chai but it it has more to it than your typical spiced chai. You would be able to distinguish this chai from another in a blind taste test.

2015-10-14 00:00:00 UTC

Jessica Hunter said:
Best Chai EVER!

This is the best brewed chai tea I've ever had. I've tried a wide variety of bagged chai from various brands, as well as several other high-end loose chai teas. Every single one tastes very different, with the only commonality being that they are black tea with spices added. This particular chai, however, has the perfect blend of spices to complement the black tea. Its incredibly aromatic, but

2015-07-13 00:00:00 UTC

Brian Kosiba said:
Wonderful

Wonderful

2015-06-15 00:00:00 UTC

Andrew said:
Best Chai I have drunk

A superb blend of Chai. It is not peppery--most Chai teas are excessively spicy.

2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC

Merredith said:
awesome chai

spicey, smokey and yummy in the best ways. it would make an excellent latte too.

2015-05-05 00:00:00 UTC

Paula Gansner said:
Best loose leaf chai I've tried

If you are looking for a chai that is steeped in water (quick to make) instead of milk and still tastes full-bodied (not watered down), then this is it! I do add a touch of milk and honey after steeping to get the taste I want. This tea is strong, so I don't steep it very long.

Fantastic aroma and the best flavored loose leaf chai I've found.

2015-04-15 00:00:00 UTC

Florida Munchki said:
Love, Love, Love this Chai!

It is always a pleasure to shop at GoldenMoon; excellent quality; fast service; and they take good care of their customers. I'm a forever customer.

2014-10-24 00:00:00 UTC

The Tea Sipping said:
Night Beverage

I enjoy Kashmiri Chai at night with a pastry or cookie. It is an excellent snack tea.

2014-08-22 00:00:00 UTC

Grandmother Eli said:
No skimping on exotic, expensive spices

I bought two pounds in my last order because the single pound of chai from the first order disappeared in only a couple of months. I share tea with my children and grandchildren. We love the chai tea not only in the traditional manner, but also mixed with mango juice over ice . We love the predominantly cardamon spice, and we are glad that no pepper was added to the spices. This is unique tea

2014-05-20 00:00:00 UTC

Sharon Favretto said:
The best Chai!

Arrived quickly.

2014-03-22 00:00:00 UTC

Kent Putnam said:
very nice to drink in the morning

I've been drinking this tea for years. I prepare like they do in Pakistan or India. I boil it for awhile then add a bit of milk and drink it very hot. Now my teenage daughter is hooked as well.

2013-12-01 00:00:00 UTC

Tracy Shook said:
Perfect Blend of Spicy Goodness!

This is THE BEST CHAI I have EVER tasted! I usually tend to avoid them, as I have had a couple of bad experiences with them either being too week, or too peppery, and this is neither! This tea is BEAUTIFULLY spiced, a perfect ratio of tea and spices with all the warm flavors that are strong, but not overtly so. It's one that can be both soothing and energizing, strange as it may sound. I can't

2013-10-19 00:00:00 UTC

Qaiserms said:
Cute, but not Kashmiri chai

I've grown up drinking Kashmiri tea. There is nothing more fulfilling than a delicious cup of Kashmiri chai qith some pistachio on top served by a grizzled old chai-wala in any of the big bazaars back home. It's whole, hearty, deliciously nutty.

I was very excited when my wife told me that she was getting me some for my birthday. I tore into this bag hoping to relive memories from my teenage year

2013-08-11 00:00:00 UTC

Mary Andris said:
Made Me A Believer

For years my friends have sung the praises of Chai tea and, being a tea lover, I have tried each one they had to offer. I have always found them too strong and not pleasing to my flavor palette, even with milk.

After discovering Golden Moon Tea tea,I became hooked. Each one I tried had such a balanced flavor. I MADE THE LEAP OF FAITH! I ordered a tin of the Kashmiri Chai. I was anxious about

2013-03-03 00:00:00 UTC

Meera said:
Not like traditional Indian Chai

This tea was too weak. A classic Indian Chai uses strong black tea as a base, so that it can balance the spices. I taste the spices in this tea, but not the tea itself. I tried to steep it longer to get more tea flavor from the leaves, and then the tea ended with a bitter taste (probably because of the green tea mix). Not up to par with the Indian Chai that my Indian family makes me. I'll stick

2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC

Allen Honegger said:
Perfect for Chai Tea Cookies

Besides being great for making Chai tea, we use the mix for Chai tea cookies, finely grind up the whole leaf tea and add to a short bread cookie dough. The flavor is very full. We have tried other types of Chia, from tea bags, etc. but they do not come close to the full flavor of grinding up the whole cloves, cardamon, cinammon etc. that comes from Golden Moon.

2010-12-01 00:00:00 UTC

Harshal said:
Memories

This tea reminded me of back when I was kid and my mom made afternoon tea in classic Indian fashion. Lovely flavor profile. The spice is balanced well with the tea. Bold and refreshing. Yummy!

2010-10-17 00:00:00 UTC

Asha Phillips said:
Kasmiri Chai giving fragrance after 2 yr

I just want it known that my tin of Kashmiri Chai was a gift given to me more than 2 years ago. I am an avid tea enthuisiat and had somehow managed to put the chai tin out of sight.
I discovered it again a few months ago while cleaning out the pantry and when I had opened the lid, it smelled so fragrant and inviting I could not wait to brew a cup...had to do it right then.
Thank you Golden Moon f

2010-08-31 00:00:00 UTC

Zeattle said:
Best Chai - Period

I love Chai and have tried many different blends. I live in Seattle and have many choices from local stores - where I buy most of my teas. This chai though is one of the few that I have to order by mail because there just isn't a local chai that comes close.

2009-01-17 00:00:00 UTC

Judith said:
A Great Chai Tea . . .

I first tried this from the sampler of 31 different teas. Then I was hooked . . . I've gone back and ordered more . . great for Christmas presents this year!!!

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